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Oficina Vidre Negre is a Sculptural, Energy-Efficient Office Building in Italy
Oficina Vidre Negre is a three-story office building located in Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy. The sculptural, prismatic design is a reflection of the client's dynamic business, and the angular volume is seen on
Japanese Government Backs Down on Commitment to End Nuclear Power by 2030
Nuclear Power Plant photo from Shutterstock Just a few days after Japanese officials issued a statement that the country plans to end nuclear power usage by 2030, the government has suggested that such
A Revolving Curtain Shades Germany’s Counter Entropy House at the Solar Decathlon Europe
Counter Entropy also experimented with a range of unique energy generating and saving systems, including the transfer of heat flow through carrier-fluids. As a result of this innovation, no thermodynamic
Team Japan’s Omotenashi Solar Decathlon House Bridges the Gap Between Tradition and Modernity
The simple but elegant design of the exterior is mirrored inside, providing a comfortable and airy living area. The upgraded tatami mats (seen above) double as seating and bedding if required. As
New Newport Beach Civic Center and Park Aiming for LEED Silver
The design of the City Hall is marked by the iconic ‘sail’ of the council chambers room as well as the rhythmic, wave-shaped roof structure, which extends throughout the length of the
Japan Announces Plans to Completely Abandon Nuclear Power by 2030
Today the government of Japan announced plans to completely abolish nuclear power by as soon as 2030. The declaration was spurred by last year’s Fukushima disaster, which caused officials to
Passively-Cooled Dojo Provides Space for Quiet Meditation Outside of Santiago, Chile
Dojos are spaces used for training, and this Dojo in Chile is used for meditation, yoga and group classes. Situated at the bottom of a 5,000-square-meter site, the building is tucked into a
Spain’s Solar-Powered Ekihouse to Simplify a Sustainable Lifestyle at the Solar Decathlon Europe
The rooftop PV array will provide the house with all anticipated electrical energy requirements. Half of these panels are positioned on four sliding plinths. This is intended for use on hot days, so the
GREEN GUIDE TO PREFAB: Preparing Your Home for Green Certification
Our Green Guide to Prefab series has explored a number of considerations that need to be made when planning for a prefab home, from siting to personal style to financing and loans. But how do you
Rogers Feng’s Human-Powered Refrigeration System Wins US James Dyson Award
Human-Powered Refrigerator Case A human-powered refrigeration system designed to help in the distribution of vaccines in developing nations has been named the US Winner of the James Dyson Award. The
Japan’s Omotenashi House to Promote a Self-Sufficient Lifestyle at 2012 Solar Decathlon Europe
The one story, 60 square-meter house draws a lot of inspiration from traditional Japanese tea houses, but attempts to overcome past efficiency problems by using vacuum insulated wall, ceiling and window
East Meets West in Tongji University’s Para Eco-House Design for the European Solar Decathlon
The lattice work on the outer shell is created from bamboo, a traditional Chinese material that is more sustainable than timber due to its rapid regrowth. By using mortise and tendon joints it adds to the
Four Andalusian Universities Collaborate to Create Versatile, Prefab Housing for Solar Decathlon Europe
The final design submitted to competition will link four different modules to the central patio which is enclosed in glass and a faux-vine effect. This is designed to give a natural feel while creating
Odooproject Prefab by Solar Decathlon Team Hungary Boasts a Ceiling-Integrated Water Cooling System
Photovoltaic panels are integrated into the building's facade and rooftop and passive design was executed so well that during the winter, it will be unnecessary to use the air-to-water heat pump that
European Environment Agency (EEA) Releases Interactive Maps Showing Heatwave Risk On The Continent
Europe is a big place and as such, climate change will affect the continent's cities in different ways. For example, if sea levels rise, there is a good chance that Venice will be underwater, but what
London Metropolitan University Unveils “Heliomet SunBloc” House for Solar Decathlon Europe
The primary material consists of relatively low-cost and lightweight EPS foam that allows unique interior and exterior designs to be created. The blocks are pre-cut prior to arrival at the construction
Tredje Natur Architecture Unveils Plans for World’s First Climate Adjusted Neighborhood in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is planning to create the world’s first climate-adapted neighborhood. The project is set to transform Saint Kjeld’s Quarter in Copenhagen, adapting it to the changing climate, which has
American University of Cairo’s Solar Slide-s House is a Matchbox Solution for Desert Living
The latticework outer body interlocks using designs based on ancient stonework found in Egypts classical structures and slides apart in a matchbox fashion. The main building material used is a reinforced
Top 6 Green Supportive and Low-Income Housing Projects
Sierra Bonita Apartments, Hollywood Los Angeles-based Tighe Architecture, run by Sci-Arc trained architect Patrick Tighe, celebrates low-income housing for residents in West Hollywood with the creation
Edogawa Garage Club Receives a Modern Woven Shade Screen Facelift in Tokyo
Located in Edogawa, Tokyo, the Edogawa Garage Club is a renovated warehouse with a modern new perforated metal screen skin. The owners with the help of Jun’ichi Ito Architect & Associates decided to
Avant Garage: LEED Platinum-Designed Postgreen Homes Townhome For Sale in Philadelphia
Avant Garage is an urban infill project in the Fishtown Proper neighborhood that consists of four three-story townhomes. Each home has 2,100 square feet of floor space with a two-car in-line garage, a
Shipping Container Company Now Has A High Performance Office Building in Beirut
CMA-CGM's Beirut headquarters is located with views of the port and the Mediterranean beyond -- a fitting site for a company dedicated to global shipping. The company made the choice to build an office
Renzo Piano’s MUSE Museum is a Sustainable Building that Will Help Revitalize Trento’s Riverfront
The museum is part of a larger redevelopment effort in this part of Trento which will include housing, leisure, retail and office space, all to be designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop. The former
Bellomo Architects’ Tiny House Arc Prefab Home is Now Available for Order
Inspired by the architects’ Bike Arc design (a modular bike parking system) the House Arc was conceived as a modular housing system for communities in need but is also suited for people interested in
Study Shows Beautiful Buildings Outperform Other Green Buildings by 4 Times
According to a new study, beauty and sustainable building make for the most potent combination of high performance. The Pattern Mapping Institute had a hunch that buildings which were considered
Drexel University’s Daskalakis Athletic Center is a Bustling Eco Hub of Activity
One of the main goals for Daskalakis Athletic Center (DAC) was to improve the visual presence of the building, and improve the interconnectivity of the athletic facilities and the rest of the school. The
Puma Opens its First Sustainable Store Near Bangalore
Activewear giant Puma opened its first “sustainable” store in a suburb of Bangalore, India on Thursday. The 8,600-square-foot building is entirely solar powered, and more than 90 percent of
Areion EV: World’s First 3D Printed Car Hits 140 KM/H!
The world of custom racing has officially reached a new level of specificity and refinement as a team of 16 student engineers from Belgium-based Group T created the “Areion” – the
Vo Trong Nghia’s Binh Duong School is a Swerving Learning Center Inside a Forest
The school's design is five storeys high, aligning itself with the height of the surrounding forest. White precast concrete is situated into rows of louvers that act as shading panels for the outdoor
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